West Indies strengthen batting as New Zealand eye 2-0 series sweep in Mount Maunganui
As the three-match series heads to the Bay Oval, New Zealand will look to wrap up a 2-0 lead, while West Indies arrive desperate to end a 30-year wait for a home Test win on New Zealand soil. The visitors have shown flashes with the ball but continue to struggle with consistency in their batting, […]
Bangladesh dismantle Sri Lanka to seal top spot in Group B
Bangladesh stormed into the Under-19 Asia Cup semi-finals as Group B toppers, beating Sri Lanka by 39 runs in Dubai with a commanding all-round performance. Put in to bat, Bangladesh were powered by a strong start from Zawad Abrar (49) and Rifat Beg (36), whose 84-run opening stand set the platform. Captain Azizul Hakim and […]
Wood, Overton, and Scott shine as Strikers break SCG hoodoo against Sixers
Adelaide Strikers claimed their first win at the SCG since 2017, chasing down 160 with four balls to spare to beat Sydney Sixers by three wickets in a gripping BBL contest. Jamie Overton produced a standout all-round display, taking 2 for 22 before contributing a crucial 30 off 20 balls in the chase. Luke Wood […]
Uzairullah, bowlers power Afghanistan to comfortable win over Nepal
Uzairullah Niazai’s composed 61 and a disciplined bowling performance guided Afghanistan to a six-wicket win over Nepal in the U-19 Asia Cup, despite the contest having no bearing on the semi-final race. Afghanistan’s bowlers set the tone early after opting to field, with Abdul Aziz striking in the first over and Nepal never truly recovering. […]
Carey century anchors Australia as chaos continues in Adelaide Ashes opener
Australia ended Day 1 of the third Ashes Test on 326 for 8, with Alex Carey’s maiden Ashes century and Usman Khawaja’s 82 keeping the hosts afloat against a relentless yet inconsistent England attack at Adelaide Oval. The day began in turmoil with Steven Smith’s shock withdrawal due to vertigo, giving Khawaja an unexpected lifeline. […]
Sri Lanka Cricket appoints R. Sridhar as National Team Fielding Coach
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed R. Sridhar as the Fielding Coach of the Sri Lanka National Team, with his tenure running until the conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. A BCCI Level 3 qualified coach, Sridhar previously served as India’s national men’s team fielding coach from 2014 to 2021, working across more […]
Pramodya Wickramasinghe appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka’s New Selection Committee
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Pramodya Wickramasinghe has been appointed Chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee, which will oversee selections for both the men’s and women’s senior teams. The appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with the new panel also comprising Indika de Saram, Tharanga Paranavithana, Vinothan John, and […]
Vertigo rules Smith out, Khawaja recalled for third Ashes test
Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide on the morning (17) of the match after experiencing vertigo-type symptoms, forcing a late change to Australia’s lineup. Cricket Australia confirmed Smith felt unwell during the nets session and after being assessed, it was decided he would not play. The veteran batter, […]
Seven Sri Lankans set to feature in IPL 2026
Seven Sri Lankan cricketers will be part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with three signing new contracts at Tuesday’s (16) mini-auction and four returning via retention. Pathum Nissanka will make his IPL debut after being picked up by Delhi Capitals (DC) for INR 4 crore, while Wanindu Hasaranga joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) […]
Cameron Green becomes most expensive overseas player in IPL as uncapped Indians make big splash
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made IPL history by buying Australian allrounder Cameron Green for INR 25.20 crore ($2.8 million/AUD 4.2 million approx.), making him the most expensive overseas player ever and the third-most costly player in IPL auction history. The deal came after a tense bidding war with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who had […]